Michael J. McGivney

American roman catholic priest, founder of the knights of columbus and blessed.

Born August 12th, 1852 in Waterbury.

Died August 14th, 1890 at 38 years old in Thomaston (influenza).

Mohammed Deif

Palestinian militant, commander-in-chief of the izz ad-din al-qassam brigades.

Born August 12th, 1965 in Khan Yunis. ^[ref]

Died July 13th, 2024 at 58 years old in Al-Mawasi, Rafah. ^[ref]

Osmany Juantorena

Cuban volleyball player.

Born August 12th, 1985 (age 39 years) in Santiago de Cuba.

Elisabetta Casellati

President of the senate of the italian republic.

Born August 12th, 1946 (age 78 years) in Rovigo.

Frederic Thesiger, 1st Viscount Chelmsford

Governor of new south wales; governor of queensland; viceroy of india (1868–1933).

Born August 12th, 1868 in London.

Died April 1st, 1933 at 64 years old in Oxford.

Iva Majoli

Croatian tennis player.

Born August 12th, 1977 (age 47 years) in Zagreb.

Valerie Landsburg

American actress, director, screenwriter, singer-songwriter.

Born August 12th, 1958 (age 66 years) in New York City.

Fatima Meer

South african academic and writer (1928-2010).

Born August 12th, 1928 in Durban.

Died March 13th, 2010 at 81 years old in Durban (stroke). ^[ref]

Lamar Patterson

American basketball player.

Born August 12th, 1991 (age 33 years) in Lancaster.

Ralph Nelson

Film actor, director, producer (1916-1987).

Born August 12th, 1916 in Queens. ^[ref]

Died December 21st, 1987 at 71 years old in Santa Monica. ^[ref]